Daily Scripture Analysis

Please press the highlighted to listen to the homily or download Third Sunday – Year A – Easter Readings: Acts 2:14, 22-28; 1 Pet 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35. 1/ Reading I: RSV Acts 2:14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. 22 “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs which God did through him in your midst, as … Read more

Please press the highlighted to listen to the homily or download Saturday – Second Week – Easter Readings: Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21. Reading 1 (Acts 6:1-7): As the number of disciples continued to grow, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said, “It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to serve at table. Brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task, whereas we shall … Read more

Please press the highlighted to listen to the homily or download Friday – Second Week – Easter Readings: Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15. Reading 1 (Acts 5:34-42): A Pharisee in the Sanhedrin named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, respected by all the people, stood up, ordered the Apostles to be put outside for a short time, and said to the Sanhedrin, “Fellow children of Israel, be careful what you are about to do to these men. Some time ago, Theudas appeared, claiming to be someone important, and about four hundred men joined him, but he was killed, and all those who were … Read more

Please press the highlighted to listen to the homily or download Thursday – Second Week – Easter Readings: Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36. Reading 1 (Acts 5:27-33): When the court officers had brought the Apostles inand made them stand before the Sanhedrin,the high priest questioned them,“We gave you strict orders did we not,to stop teaching in that name.Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teachingand want to bring this man’s blood upon us.”But Peter and the Apostles said in reply,“We must obey God rather than men.The God of our ancestors raised Jesus,though you had him killed by hanging him on a tree.God exalted … Read more

Please press the highlighted to listen to the homily or download Wednesday – Second Week – Easter Readings: Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21. Reading 1 (Acts 5:17-26): The high priest rose up and all his companions, that is, the party of the Sadducees, and, filled with jealousy, laid hands upon the Apostles and put them in the public jail. But during the night, the angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison, led them out, and said, “Go and take your place in the temple area, and tell the people everything about this life.” When they heard this, they went to … Read more

Please press the highlighted to listen to the homily or download Tuesday – Second Week – Easter Readings: Acts 4:32-37; Jn 3:7-15 Reading 1 (Acts 4:32-37): The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. With great power the Apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all. There was no needy person among them, for those who owned property or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds of the sale, and put them at … Read more